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2006 BMW 5-Series
Body style(s): 4-door sedan, 4-door wagon
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MSRP: |
525i
525xi
530i
530xi sedan
530xi wagon
550i
M5
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$42,500
$44,700
$46,800
$49,000
$51,400
$57,400
$81,200
dest. charge: $695
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Notes
A wide range of changes greeted the prospective 5-Series buyer for 2006: all-new
engines for all models, a wagon bodystyle, all-wheel drive models, and the
brand-new M5 were all changes for '06, the third year of the E60 chassis.
Series: 2004-current
design
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
longitudinal front-engine, all-wheel drive [525xi/530xi/xiT]
steel unibody
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3.0 L multiport-injected I-6 [525i/xi]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 88.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.7 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 215 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 185 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 3.38:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.91:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 20/30 mpg, 19/28 mpg (525xi)
3.0 L multiport-injected HO I-6 [530i/xi/xiT]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 88.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.7 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 255 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 3.23:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.64:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed sequential (final drive ratio 3.23:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 20/30 mpg, 19/28 mpg (wagon)
4.8 L multiport-injected V-8 [550i]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 93.0 x 88.3 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 360 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (final drive ratio 2.93:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.38:1)
Transmission (opt.): 6-speed sequential (final drive ratio 2.93:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/23 mpg, 16/22 mpg (manumatic), 17/25 mpg (sequential)
5.0 L multiport-injected V-10 [M5]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 75.2 mm
Compression ratio: 12.0 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 500 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 383 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed sequential (final drive ratio 3.62:1)
Differential: limited-slip rear
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 12/18 mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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EPA Class:
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MIDSIZE
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MIDSIZE WAGON
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Wheelbase:
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113.7"
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113.7"
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Length:
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189.6"
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191.2"
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Width:
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72.7"
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72.7"
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Height:
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58.0"
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58.7"
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Track, F:
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61.3"
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61.3"
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Track, R:
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62.3"
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62.3"
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Clearance:
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3.9"
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3.9"
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Curb weight:
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3428 lbs.
3638 lbs. (530xi)
3803 lbs. (550i)
4012 lbs. (M5)
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3417 lbs.
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Interior vol.:
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52/45 cu ft. (f/r)
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52/45 cu ft. (f/r)
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Cargo vol.:
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14.0 cu ft.
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17.6-58.3 cu ft. (rear seats up/down)
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Fuel tank:
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18.5 gal.
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18.5 gal.
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Technical
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Tires:
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225/50R17;
245/45R17 (525i w/ Sport Pkg.);
245/40R18 (530i w/ Sport Pkg.);
245/40R18 f, 275/35R18 r (545i w/ Sport Pkg.);
255/40R19 f, 285/35R19 r (M5)
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Suspension:
(f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: 4-link, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Sport Pkg.: indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, active anti-roll bar
Sport Pkg.: indep.: 4-link, coil springs, tube shocks, active anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/disc, power-assisted (12.2" vented/12.6" vented)
530i: disc/disc, power-assisted (12.8" vented/12.6" vented)
545i: disc/disc, power-assisted (13.7" vented/13.6" vented)
M5: disc/disc, power-assisted (14.7" vented/14.6" vented)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted (progressive w/ on-center ratio 13.7:1, 2.8 turns-to-lock)
525xi/530xi: rack-and-pinion, var. power-assisted (progressive w/ on-center ratio 14.6:1, 2.8 turns-to-lock)
Active Steering: rack-and-pinion, power-assisted (active variable ratio 10.0:1-20.0:1, 1.7-3.0 turns-to-lock)
M5: rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted (progressive w/ overall ratio 12.4:1, 2.4 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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antilock brakes,
elect. brake distribution,
emrg. brake assist,
traction control,
stability control
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Airbags:
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dual front,
dual front side,
f/r dual curtain,
opt. rear side
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Standard Equipment
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525i
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Seating:
vinyl leatherette upholstery,
front bucket seats,
10-way power front seats,
rear 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
power windows,
heated power door locks,
heated power mirrors (reversing tilt-down passenger),
power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
memory system,
cruise control,
retained accessory power,
remote keyless entry,
power moonroof,
rear window grid antenna,
trip computer,
tachometer,
exterior temperature gauge.
Climate control:
air conditioning,
dual-zone climate control,
rear ventilation,
interior air filter,
rear defogger.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
CD player,
MP3 compatibility,
10 speakers,
cellular phone wireless interface.
Cabin features:
front floor center console w/ 2-level storage & integral adj. armrest,
floor shifter,
lever handbrake,
poplar wood trim,
4 cupholders (2 in front dash fascia, 2 in rear center armrest),
3 ashtrays (1 in f of floor console, 2 in rear doors),
1 lighter (f of floor console),
4 12-volt power outlets (1 in f passenger footwell, 2 at rear of floor console, 1 in trunk),
integrated iDrive controller,
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
locking glove box,
f/r door bins,
f seatback map pockets,
folding r center armrest w/ storage,
dome light,
dual f map lights,
dual illuminated visor mirrors,
carpeting,
floor mats.
Exterior:
5-spoke alloy wheels,
twin exhaust.
Lights:
daytime-running lights,
dual f fog lights,
auto-on/off quad-lamp halogen headlights,
adaptive LED brake lights,
LED CHMSL.
Safety:
tire-pressure monitor,
theft-deterrent system,
telematics system,
compact spare tire,
rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers w/ heated washers,
emrg. trunk release.
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530i
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Equipped as per 525i. Additionally:
Seating:
10-way power front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar adjust.
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545i
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Equipped as per 530i. Additionally:
Seating:
leather upholstery.
Equipment:
heated power mirrors (electrochromatic driver, electrochromatic & reversing tilt-down passenger),
universal garage opener.
Cabin features:
electrochromatic rearview mirror.
Exterior:
chrome grille,
5-twin-spoke alloy wheels.
Lights:
adaptive quad-lamp self-leveling xenon headlights.
Safety:
f/r obstacle-detection system.
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Notable Options
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Major Packages:
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Cold Weather Pkg.:
Seating:
heated front seats.
Equipment:
heated power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
Lights:
heated headlight washers. (all = $750)
Premium Pkg.:
Seating: leather upholstery,
4-way power lumbar adj. for front seats (525i).
Equipment:
heated power mirrors (electrochromatic driver, electrochromatic & reversing tilt-down passenger),
universal garage opener.
Cabin features:
electrochromatic rearview mirror. (525i = $2000, 530i = $1800)
Premium Sound Pkg.:
premium sound system,
glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer,
13 speakers. (all = $1800)
Sport Pkg.:
Seating:
12-way power front seats.
Exterior:
gloss shadowed trim,
unique 5-spoke alloy wheels (525i), 7-spoke alloy wheels (530i/545i [545i unique]).
Technical:
sport suspension,
active roll control.
Safety:
run-flat tires. (525i = $3000, 530i/545i = $3300. 525i/530i REQUIRE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY OR PREMIUM PKG.)
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Seating:
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leather upholstery (525i/530i = $1450, $1850 w/ heated/ventilated front seats)
20-way power front bucket seats w/ active headrests (530i/545i = $1200. 530i REQUIRES PREMIUM PKG. N/A W/ SPORT PKG.)
heated/ventilated front bucket seats (all = $1025. 525i/530i REQUIRE LEATHER OR PREMIUM PKG. N/A W/ COLD WEATHER PKG.)
upgraded Nasca leather upholstery (545i = $1850. REQUIRES VENTILATED FRONT SEATS.)
heated rear bench seat (all = $350. REQUIRES COLD WEATHER PKG. 525i/530i REQUIRE LEATHER OR PREMIUM PKG.)
split-folding rear bench seat w/ ski sack (all = $475)
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Equipment:
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radar-guided cruise control (all = $2200)
navigation system w/ voice recognition (all = $1800)
power rear & manual rear side sunshades (all = $575)
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Entertainment:
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satellite radio (all = $595)
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Cabin features:
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heads-up display (all = $1000. REQUIRES NAVIGATION SYSTEM.)
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Technical:
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6-speed manumatic transmission (525i/530i = $1275, 545i = $0)
6-speed SMT sequential transmission (530i = $1500, 545i = $0. REQUIRES SPORT PKG.)
active steering (all = $1250)
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Lights:
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adaptive quad-lamp self-leveling xenon headlights (525i/530i = $800)
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Safety:
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rear side airbags (all = $385)
f/r obstacle-detection system (525i/530i = $700)
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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6.7 sec. (530i, C/D: 01/04),
5.2 sec. (545i, R/T: 05/06),
4.1 sec. (M5, R/T: 02/06)
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Maximum speed:
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149 mph
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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120 ft. (M5)
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.89 g
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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66.1 mph
68.9 mph (M5)
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Turning circle:
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37.5 ft.
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Other vehicles
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SHARED CHASSIS:
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BMW 6-Series
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COMPETITORS:
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Acura RL,
Audi A6,
Cadillac STS,
Infiniti M35/45,
Jaguar S-Type,
Lexus GS 300/430,
Lincoln LS,
Mercedes-Benz E-Class,
Saab 9-5,
Volvo S80
Specific to the M5:
Cadillac STS-V,
Jaguar S-Type R,
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
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BMW 5-Series sedan [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
BMW 5-Series sedan [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
BMW 5-Series wagon [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
BMW 5-Series wagon [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
BMW M5 sedan.
BMW M5 sedan.
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